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Losing WiFi Signal RAX48
My RAX48 is connect directly to my modem. WiFi works great and all 29 of my wireless devices connect. As soon as I plug my Netgear unmanaged switch into the RAX48, the WiFi network stops working. Once...
what switch is it?
- Netgear ProSafe Gigabit GS108NA. It’s an older model. Will a newer version provide better results?
it really shouldn't matter. that switch is a pretty basic one and it shouldn't cause an issue.
Did you try different cables or different ports on the router/switch?
Is the router new?
- The router was brand new from Best Buy in March of 2022. My modem was brand new purchased last week. It’s an Arris T25 approved for Xfinity Voice/Data service.
I tried the switch in all 4 Ethernet ports on the RAX48 with the same results. Tried a new cable that I tested with a Fluke Cat5&6 tester and the cable tested good.
It’s frustrating. Wireless signal is great, just really depend on my wired ports throughout the house as well.